Drug bust on Harding Drive; 10 arrested on various charges

Shortly after 12:30 a.m on Saturday, February 22, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents, K-9 and patrol deputies, along with other investigators, made multiple arrests at 405 Harding Drive in Houma that had been the subject of numerous complaints regarding illegal activity.

Officers found illegal substances and several individuals with active arrest warrants. Arrests were made and a search of the premises turned up additional contraband. A total of ten individuals were transported to the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex where they were booked. The bond for Lolita Martin is $2,800; Bond for all other suspects is each set at $250,000.

Col. Terry Daigre, Chief Criminal Deputy, who played a major role in coordinating the case, said the raid marks an important win for a neighborhood plagued by illicit activities.

“We worked tirelessly to build this case;” Col. Daigre said. “People of this neighborhood were being held hostage by these chronic criminal activities. Our action Saturday morning was a result of patience and perseverance; not only on the part of our deputies; but nearby residents whose quality of life suffered from this activity.”